“The only way that we will attract some of the businesses we’re speaking to is with new, Grade A, fully serviced offices,” said Kevin Parkes, executive director of growth and place at the council. “The type of businesses which offer the jobs that will transform this town would not entertain the other offices in Middlesbrough .”

But what is happening with the office blocks we already have?

Here’s what is planned - and what has happened so far - at these 19 office buildings:

Gurney House, Gurney Street

Previous proposals for a casino and hotel have not progressed. It’s still empty, but council chiefs say in its current state it is not fit to be used by a modern business due to a lack of services and utilities.